Cigna Launches Online Survey to Help People Assess Loneliness and Improve Vitality

Short, 10-question version of the UCLA Loneliness Index helps people determine how their feelings of loneliness and social isolation might impact their health and well-being

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., 05 December, 2018 - Global health service company Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is furthering
its commitment to address the impact of loneliness on Americans’ health
and well-being by launching an abbreviated, 10-question version of the
UCLA Loneliness Index on Cigna.com. The short questionnaire will be
available to the general public at no charge. Based on each
participant’s responses, Cigna will provide tailored tips and suggested
actions to help increase social connections and improve feelings of
vitality.

The UCLA Loneliness Index is one of the world’s most widely referenced
academic measures used to evaluate loneliness. It served as the
measurement tool for Cigna’s 2018 survey,
conducted in partnership with market research firm Ipsos, which unveiled
that loneliness in America has reached epidemic levels. Key findings
included:

Nearly 50 percent of Americans are considered lonely.

One in four Americans rarely or never feel as though there are people
who understand them.

Generation Z (ages 18-22) is the loneliest generation and claims to be
in worse health than older generations.

“Our findings have prompted people from all walks of life to recognize
the growing epidemic of social isolation and commit to addressing
loneliness. There is increasing momentum to address this issue in our
workplaces and communities,” said David M. Cordani, president and chief
executive officer of Cigna. “At Cigna, we view each person’s physical,
mental and social health as entirely connected. We need to go beyond
addressing symptoms in silos. To help people achieve and maintain a
healthy lifestyle, we must treat the mind and body as one.”

While loneliness is not a diagnosable medical condition and feelings
about loneliness are subjective, Cigna is working to help people better
understand the impact that it can have on both mental and physical
well-being, along with personal vitality. As part of this initiative,
Cigna is encouraging people to talk with their health care provider
about how they are feeling – both physically and mentally. To equip
health care providers to have more informed conversations about
loneliness with patients, Cigna has also developed background
information, relevant materials and other resources.

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